Fort St John

Fort St. John, BC is not far from Peace River.
Views of Peace River are not far when you live in Fort St. John.
Views of Peace River are not far when you live in Fort St. John.
The Alaska Highway Memorial at Charlie Lake is a well-known landmark.
The Alaska Highway runs through Fort St. John.

Fort St John, BC Area Guide

Tucked into British Columbia’s Peace Region, Fort St. John is known as the Energetic City, blending resource-industry hustle with strong community spirit. With the Rocky Mountains to the west and open prairies to the east, the city sits at a unique crossroads of work and nature.

Daily life leans outdoorsy and laid-back, with wide roads, bike paths, and green spaces like Fish Creek Community Forest. The North Peace Cultural Centre anchors the arts scene, while the Pomeroy Sport Centre offers a full-sized indoor track and skating oval. The University of Northern British Columbia and Northern Lights College both have local campuses.

Rentals range from newer west-side apartment communities with modern finishes to established buildings closer to downtown, offering layouts from efficient one-bedrooms to townhome-style rentals. Seasonal highlights include the High on Ice Winter Festival and lively Canada Day celebrations.

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The Alaska Highway Memorial at Charlie Lake is a well-known landmark.

The Alaska Highway runs through Fort St. John.

Views of Peace River are not far when you live in Fort St. John.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Fort St John, BC is $862 for a studio, $1,150 for one bedroom, $1,401 for two bedrooms, and $1,509 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fort St John has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,150/month
312 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,737/month
475 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

Robert Ogilvie Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Alwin Holland Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Duncan Cran Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Bert Bowes Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Dr Kearney Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

North Peace Secondary

Public

Grades 9-12

Energetic Learning Campus

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Airports

  • North Peace Regional

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† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.